Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony A7

Here, we are evaluating the Fujifilm JX500 and Sony A7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and A7 (24MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) boast different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm JX500 was announced 24 months prior to the A7 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm JX500 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades against the A7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 and Sony Alpha A7. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery and Sony A7 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX500 comes with outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Sony A7 has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm JX500 and Sony A7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 versus the A7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and A7 is 95 and 78 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX500 and A7.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm JX500 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A7 will produce extra detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JX500 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.